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The Combat Role of the Glider Pilot

Working through some files and came across this Interrogation Check Sheet from F/O Herbert W. Ballinger 439th TCG 93rd TCSand co pilot...

Nine facts you may not have known about the Battle of the Bulge

The Battle of the Bulge and the Christmas Siege of Bastogne is especially remembered this time of year. The focus is often on the...

Head injuries in glider pilots

Driving into town traffic came to a stop and I watched as the truck behind me could not stop in time. I was jarred pretty good, my neck...

Gliders in the China Burma India Theater

The 1st Air Commandos in the China Burma India Theater included gliders in their air support for Wingate's troops. The Japanese had...